Schenectady planners to discuss jewelry store expansion – updated

Schenectady reporter Lauren Stanforth snapped this photo today. The former shoe repair building has been demolished.

A proposed expansion of Northeastern Fine Jewelry on Union Street is on the agenda for the Schenectady planning commission next Wednesday, April 18.

According to site plans, store owner Ray Bleser wants to build a 2,100-square-foot addition onto its existing flagship store at 1607 Union St. The expansion would be onto 1605 Union, formerly the old home of Michael’s Shoe Service.

Here’s a little history on the project and the store from the Business Review.